Definitions
Type I and Type II Diabetes
What is pregestational diabetes?
24-28 weeks
When will the gluocse tolerance test be performed?
IUGR, primary c-section, preeclamplsia, and spontaneous preterm labor.
What are some pregnancy complications that can occur?
Blood sugar <95.
What is the maternal fasting blood sugar?
Diagnosed between 24-28 weeks
What is gestational diabetes?
Glucose screening is done early in the pregnancy.
When is glucose screening done for overweight patients who have other risk factors?
More fat around the fetal chest and shoulders and a fetal weight >4,000 grams.
What are risk factors for shoulder dystocia?
Blood sugar <120.
What is the normal blood sugar result two hours after meals?
As of 2016, there was a 6% occurrence of this type of diabetes.
What is gestational diabetes?
One hour
How long does the glucose tolerance test take?
Hyperbilirubinemia, polycythemia, and electrolyte disturbances for the newborn.
What are lab abnormalities newborns of mothers with gestational diabetes can have?
Diet, exercise, and insulin
What are methods of maintaining glycemic control?
95% of mothers with pre-gestational diabetes have this type of diabetes.
What is type II diabetes?
<130
What is a normal result for the one hour glucose tolerance test?
Gestational diabetes can contribute to this newborn respiratory condition.
What is respiratory distress syndrome?
Diaphoretic and shaky
What are symptoms of hypoglycemia?
Peripheral insulin resistance and obesity are two aspects of which type of pregestational diabetes.
What is type two diabetes?
Two out of four results are abnormal.
What makes a three hour glucose tolerance test positive for gestational diabetes?
Newborns born to gestational diabetic mothers need to be routinely screened for this issue.
What is hypoglycemia?
Increased thirst and frequent urination.
What are symptoms of hyperglycemia?